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Automation Barrett Petfood’s Facility

To increase capacity on their production lines and improve efficiency, Barrett Petfood Innovations purchased an Ai1800, Columbia/Okura’s top-of-the-line robotic palletizer and are running it as fast as they can to keep up with demand.

Bob’s Red Mill Case Study

Bob’s Red Mill Case Study

Columbia/Okura has been working with Bob's Red Mill since 2017, initially with a relatively simple system, moving into a two-line system for their 40lb flour case line in 2019. The most significant benefits the team has realized since introducing automation has been improved safety and the flexibility of the lines for their extensive product range. Read more about their automation journey in the case study.

Celebrating 1000 Palletizing Systems

Celebrating 1000 Palletizing Systems

Columbia/Okura LLC marked the milestone of shipping our 1,000th robotic palletizer. We’ve designed and commissioned many successful palletizing systems, handling a massive range of products across dozens of industries worldwide.

Updated miniPAL® – Greater Payload & Added Safety

Updated miniPAL® – Greater Payload & Added Safety

Columbia/Okura LLC has recently upgraded their miniPAL® with the enhanced UR10e cobot arm by Universal Robots, increasing the payload to 12.5 kg (27.55 lbs) as well as replacing pressure sensitive safety mats with area safety scanners. This solution creates new possibilities with heavier payloads.

Columbia/Okura Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Columbia/Okura Celebrates 25th Anniversary

February 2021 marks a milestone 25th Anniversary for Columbia/Okura LLC as a premier provider of end-of-line automated palletizing and material handling solutions.